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A man prepares to move his belongings as police and cleanup crews prepare to tear down homeless encampments in Edmonton on Dec. 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Why the ‘housing first’ approach has struggled to fulfil its promise of ending homelessness

Canada and other countries have adopted a Housing First approach to addressing homelessness. To be effective, the approach must be accompanied by policies that tackle broader economic and housing issues.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (centre), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller (left) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Paul Chiang hold a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Anti-immigrant politics is fueling hate toward South Asian people in Canada

The broader societal fallout of anti-immigrant discourse is the further normalization of everyday hate and animosity toward migrants, especially those who are racialized.
Honeybees crawl over a honey comb at the Honey Meadows Farm in DeWinton, Alta. in May 2024. Analyzing honey samples can provide vital clues as to the spread of harmful pollutants in any given area. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada

Honeybees can act as a key ally in pollution monitoring efforts across Canada.
Helping your older child or children navigate having a new sibling will help set the stage for positive sibling relationships across childhood and beyond. (Colourbox)

Expecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new sibling

It is normal for an older child to behave in ways parents will find challenging when a sibling arrives, and for parents to feel upset they cannot spend as much time with their older children.
Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools, Kimberly Murray, delivers remarks on an Indigenous-led reparations framework during a national gathering in Gatineau, Que., on Oct. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Canada and churches have moral obligations for the reparations of missing and disappeared Indigenous children: Final Report

The report focuses on unaccounted missing children, unmarked grave sites, and the roles of government and churches in the Indian Residential School genocide.
Kashmiri Muslims watch from a window of their house in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, as a procession below celebrates the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

How some South Asian countries are embracing colonialism by moving citizens to disputed areas

Population resettlement has become a part of South Asia’s post-colonialism playbook. The practice causes real harms to ethnic cohesion, solidarity and collective rights.
The televised presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Sept. 10 sparked a wave of non-verbal communication analysis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Decoding the body language of politicians: Beware of misleading analyses

Non-verbal communication is studied in a multitude of disciplines, including communication, psychology, criminology and computer science. But few scientific conclusions emerge.
Toronto rapper Top5 appearing in his music video ‘Movie’ featuring the rappers Why G and Bundog. The Crown recently stayed murder charges against Top5 after a judge ruled his lyrics and social media content could not be used as evidence. (YouTube/Top5)

I research rap lyrics and testified in a Toronto rapper’s murder trial

Hassan Ali, a.k.a Top5, was released after a judge dismissed social media evidence in the case. By treating rap lyrics as confessions, the legal system perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Black men.
Thai police stand in front of the entrance to a cave complex where 12 boys and their soccer coach went missing in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand in July 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership

In moments of crisis, unconventional leaders can make all the difference. Exploring their crucial role can redefine how we view leadership and crisis management.
One-third of patients with irritable bowel syndrome also have disordered eating habits and perceptions about food that may cause symptoms in and of themselves. (Shutterstock)

The ‘nocebo effect’ in IBS: Why gluten might not be the real problem

Diet plays an important role in human health, but how it does so — especially among those with gastrointestinal diseases — becomes complicated by the emotional and psychological aspects of eating.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 27, 2024. Bosa publicly wore a MAGA hat after the game. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Nick Bosa’s MAGA hat vs. Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling: Will the NFL reveal a double standard?

NFL defensive lineman Nick Bosa proudly donned a MAGA hat after a recent game. Will the NFL respond to his violation of league rules the same way it did to Colin Kaepernick?